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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 752.13 and 398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 752.13 and 398.91 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 752.13 = 398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/752.13 = 398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 752.13 × 398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 300,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,032.18/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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